Care International Massive Recruitment Ongoing

Posted on May 17, 2017

Care International is a global leader within a worldwide movement dedicated to saving lives and ending poverty. We works in 94 countries around the world to support over 1000 poverty-fighting development and humanitarian aid projects.

Deadline: 24 May, 2017

Safety and Security Officer

Job Summary

The role of the Safety and Security Officer (SSO) is focused on the continuous implementation of safety and Security strategies and protocols in order to ensure a high level of safety and wellbeing for all CARE International staff based in field location.

The SSO will maintain a high level of contextual awareness of his/her operating area and strong coordination with Program and Program support teams at the field level.

He/ She will promote a strong Safety and Security culture at their field office(s) through continuous trainings and collaborative security assessments with all field based staff.

The SSO will serve as the Safety and Security unit representative at field level and also serve, when required as the Safety unit representative on the Field Crisis Management Team.

The SSO will report directly to the Safety and Security Manager, and will be an integral part of the Safety and Security Unit. This Position will be based in Maiduguri

Key Responsibilities

Continuously monitoring the environment in the operational areas for which he/she is responsible. As required, and at a minimum of once per quarter, support Safety and Security Manager on updating the Safety and Security strategies for CARE International.

Based on current context make recommendations to the Team leader/Safety and Security Manager for updates to Field Level Standard Operating Procedures and Safety Risk Management Plans.

Ensure that the Field Level Security Plans and associated documents are kept up to date and reviewed regularly

Ensure the safety readiness of all CARE staff at Field level through regular integration of safety and Security management priorities and objectives into Field Office planning

Brief, manage and liaise on daily basis with the contracted guarding services to ensure the guard force is aware of CARE standards and can effectively provide for the safety of CARE compound/staff and assets

Liaise with government, Army, Police, SSS, Local Heads and other key external stakeholders to ensure that CARE staff can maintain regular and safe access to program areas

Prepare Hibernation, Relocation and Evacuation plan for the area of responsibility with the support of Safety and Security Manager.

Prepare office Emergency procedures with the support of Safety and Security Manager.

Maintaining physical safety standards as established by the Safety unit for CARE office and guesthouse at Field level

Ensuring that all CARE Field based staff are aware of established Safety and Security strategies and have the means to follow established protocols on a continuous basis

Ensuring that the contracted guard force maintains a high standard of guarding for CARE office and residence, and when required take corrective action in coordination with the Guard force management

Ensuring that required relationships with local police and other security agencies are maintained in order to assist (when required) with ensuring the safety of CARE staff, facilities and assets

In coordination with the Safety and Security Manager, develop and implement quarterly training plans for all CARE Field level staff focused on safety awareness and skill sets

During any critical incident or crises serve as the Safety and Security unit representation on the Field level Crisis Management Team (F-CMT)

Ensure that all Field Level Crisis management plans are kept up to date and reviewed regularly

Support to International Visitors or CARE’s International staff

Qualifications

Minimum of First degree in a field related to Humanitarian Work or Risk Management

Required Skills and Experience:

A Minimum of 5 years of demonstrative experience in INGO/NGO or UN field (operations)with at least 2 years of field safety management experience included

Competent and literate in English, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions

Competent and literate in local language of Maiduguri, verbal and written, with a sound knowledge of technical expressions

Sound judgment and the ability to work effectively with others at all levels

Program Manager

The Borno State Program Manager will be based in Maiduguri town and will report directly to the Emergency Team Leader (ETL).

The position is responsible for providing leadership, management and operational guidance to the program teams at the field level.

Specifically, s/he oversees the management of programs and budgets and coordination between with program support functions as well as with other different field teams and with local partners who work in the same geographical areas.

The position will ensure best utilization of resources through implementation of efficient and effective program management and compliance systems and provision of timely support and guidance to CARE’s program staff at the field level.

In addition, this position will be responsible for ensuring program quality and effective program management, including coherence of programming and implementation of CARE’s program principles within the specific program locations; oversight of field operations; representation and liaison with local authorities, partners and communities at the field level.

Also the role will ensure proper implementation of CARE’s programming principles, accountability systems, risk management and conflict sensitive programming at the field level.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure effective program quality, accountability, planning, implementation and management at the field level.

Provide overall leadership and management for CARE programs at the field level, in close cooperation with other CO program support teams. Specifically, review, sign off on and monitor program implementation plans, budgets, quality and monitoring systems.

Ensure that program interventions and implementation plans are in accordance with CARE’s strategic priorities and in compliance with agreements and donors’ proposals/contracts.

Review and monitor regularly the projects’ burn rates and take necessary actions to address any implementation/spending constraints.

Prepare the donors’ project reports and ensure that they adhere to the spending plans, quality standards, reporting requirements and timelines.

In coordination with the Emergency Team Leader (ETL), ensure proper documentation through an established and coherent monitoring and evaluation system, maintain a database of key leanings and build up an evidence-base of quality approaches.

Ensure CARE’s programming principles and accountability framework are fully understood and implemented by CARE’s and partners’ staff, for quality programming and improved accountability to communities, partners, donors and other stakeholders.

In coordination with the program team at the head office, support CARE’s and partners’ staff on developing new program initiatives and support writing concept notes and proposals.

Ensure compliance with CARE’s and donors’ rules, regulations policies and procedures, specially in areas of finance management, procurement and logistics and procurement and safety and security.

Ensure efficient and effective management and utilization of project resources through regular reviews, monitoring and application of finance and administration systems and procedures and timely actions to enable and facilitate program operations/implementation.

Ensure compliance to CARE’s financial, administrative and procurement policies, systems and procedures. Also ensure proper management of CARE’s assets at the field level.

Ensure field level donor funded projects are managed in compliance with CI, donors’ policies and procedures and guidance of government counterparts.

In coordination with the Finance Manager and supervisor, review projects’ financial reports for accuracy, adequate burn rates and consistency with donors’ budgets.

Review and provide advice to relevant staff, including project and partners’ staff, on sub-granting agreement development and management in relation to deliverables, costing and timelines.

In coordination with the Human Resources Officer (HRO), ensure complete understanding of and compliance with HR policies and procedures at the field level.

Management of Safety and Security and conflict sensitivity at the field level.

Liaison, representation and communications at the field level.

Under guidance of the ETL, establish and maintain effective relationships with stakeholders and represent CARE in the different fora with relevant government and local authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, local partners and community leaders at the field level.

Qualifications

A Minimum of Post-graduate degree in Development Studies, Social/Political Sciences, Business Administration and or in a Humanitarian related field.

Required Skills and Experience:

Demonstrated 5-7 years’ experience with multi-sectoral development and humanitarian programming with an international NGO or UN agency.

Ability to work independently and as a team player who demonstrates leadership and is able to support and train program staffs and is also able to work in a changeable situation in a sensitive and participatory manner.

Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills including the ability to build and manage complex and diverse stakeholder relationships and develop harmonious teams in a cross cultural context.

Ability to operate effectively under difficult circumstances including stress, security risks and not easy living conditions.

Experience in capacity building and staff development.

5-7 years of proven program management experience and management of teams and budgets.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and local languages.

Ability to produce high quality work and balance competing priorities within demanding timeframes.

Excellent understanding of international humanitarian principles and standards, including conflict and gender sensitive programming methodologies.

Experience in complex decision making and leading a multi-disciplinary, diverse teams under difficult circumstances.

Procurement and Logistics Officer

Job Summary

The Procurement and Logistics Officer’s overall responsibility is to ensure the day to day procurement of goods and services in an efficient and cost effective manner while keeping in mind legal considerations, CARE and donor requirements.

S/he will handle contracting, transport, shipping, requisitions, inventory, and other logistics tasks and provides support to the sub-offices’ and projects’ administration on procurement related matters.

The incumbent is expected to deal with customers with maturity, tact and diplomacy. S/he will also prepare and manage consultancy contracts.

Key Responsibilities

Ensure quality and timely supply of goods and services including consultancy locally or internationally in accordance with CARE Procurement rules.

Prepare and share the country office procurement plan for each FY (Quarterly, Bi-Annually)

Handle the local and international procurement process to ensure a timely supply and goods and services, including consultancy service according to the procurement policies and standards of quality of service, prepare SBA, LOPs etc.

Follow up pre-shipment inspection waiver, etc. from the relevant shippers and authorities

Follow up tax exemptions from the relevant authorities

Inspect goods received to ensure their quantity and quality and approved acceptance

Follow-up the payment of goods and services invoices and bills, and advise Accounts on terms and conditions of contract relating to supply of goods and services to ensure that payments are made as agreed,

IT Officer

Job Summary

The IT Officer supervises all aspects of IT management and attend to IT issues in both main and sub-offices.

This includes management of the networks and servers advise on procurement/replacement of computer equipment, procurement/development of systems and software, provision of IT training, backups and protection of data and servers.

The candidate is expected to be up to date on current technology and able to provide technical leadership and guidance to CARE management on the best IT equipment and technologies that enable the organization to handle its business in most effective and efficient manner.

Key Responsibilities

Administer and maintain the LAN in the main office and provide the same support for the sub-offices,

Ability to learn quickly and by him/herself, good written and oral communication skills

Ability to exercise independent judgment and work without direction; Ability to multitask and work within deadlines; Proficient in use of Microsoft applications, including Windows, Exchange, Access, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer, Front Page & Outlook (or similar software).

HR & Administration Manager

Job Summary

The HR and Administration Manager will help to develop and implement BEST people management practices and act as a change agent, assess and anticipate HR-related needs and seek to develop integrated HR solutions.

S/he will be part of the Senior Leadership Team (SLT) that leads change management, strategic thinking and organizational effectiveness and human resources planning and development.

He/she is expected to lead and manage all program support functions to perform well as ‘service providers’ to support all program operations.

S/he will ensure that all strategic HR and support processes are provided in a manner that provides the highest quality of timely and cost effective services.

The suitable candidate should strong leadership and people skills, be able to drive good team relationships among employees and create a driven work culture where all team members are passionate of the CARE’s vision.

S/he will report to the Country Director and will work closely with, and be supported by the finance and program units and CARE headquarter levels, as well as with interested CARE International members.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee all admin and HR related program support management to ensure timeliness and quality of support services,

Supervise the assessment of training needs and organize adequate opportunities for all users to upgrade skills.

Support, implement and administer the effective and timely recruitment processes in the hiring, developing and retaining the best talents available to support the strategic human resource planning/needs of CARE Nigeria.

Should be an experienced Human Resources professional with a generalist background in areas such as Talent Sourcing, Recruitment, Compensation, Talent Management, Employee Relations, Manpower planning, Training & Development etc…..

HR Officer

Job Summary

The HR Officer’s main responsibilities are to provide the necessary support to the HR & Admin Manager in the country office.

His/her key role is to manage all staff data including information on contracts and other related data, support the HR and Admin Manager in administering staff benefit, Recruitment, Orientation and performance management.

This position maintains a high degree of confidentiality and a strong customer service focus. Using His/her knowledge, the incumbent will deal with customers with high level of maturity, tact and diplomacy.

The HR Officer must provide excellent customer service, demonstrate initiative, take ownership of responsibilities, and complete projects with positive results.

Key Responsibilities

Manage all documentation related to the administration of staff contracts, benefits and maintain adequate records of all correspondence

Prepare offer letters and contracts for new staff

Maintain a database and monitor expiry dates of all staff contracts and renew as and when necessary;

Provide employee numbers and open individual files for new employees;

Monitor staff absence and leave and ensure the filing of appropriate documentation,

Finance Officer

Job Summary

The Finance Officer – position is based in the Abuja main office and is responsible for multi-tasking responsibilities including acting as the focal person for all financial issues related to the sub offices, cash and treasury management, and General Ledger .

The position performs data entry, all banking activities for the country office as well as external funds transfers.

He / She is to ensure that CARE Nigeria financial policies, regulations and procedures are followed in all financial transactions and the review of project and travel advances (TERs) etc.

Key Responsibilities

Record all accruals in the GL module of PeopleSoft.

Ensure all adjustments are recorded in the system on time.

Petty cash uploads are properly recorded in the system with the correct charging details.

Month end entries are done timely.

Act as a backup for the finance assistant when required.

Perform all treasury management duties in the Country Office

Record all deposits received in the country office timely.

Initiate both local and foreign bank transfers and ensure transfers are done on time.

Send monthly bank statements and fees to the Shared service center.

Prepare the income information report to HQ.

Record all donor receipts transferred to the country office.

Review country office deposits periodically and make the necessary adjustments.

Record all cash transfers from CARE USA to the country office.

Respond to all bank reconciliation questions and updates from Shared Service Centre

Manage the Country Office cash to maximize gains and minimize losses

Centralize all monthly cash requirements and prepare all cash transfer to CUSA

Participate in the internal control and review of the Country office books and accounts:

Advocacy and Communication Manager

Job Summary

The primary function of the Advocacy & Communications Manager will be to support CARE’s humanitarian response by coordinating advocacy actions and policy/media related communications within the organization, designing and implementing the advocacy and communication strategy under the guidance of the Country Director, and producing products for advocacy, media and external relations purposes.

The Advocacy & Communications Manager will also represent CARE and contribute to inter-agency advocacy and communication activities and capacity building, in line with CARE’s commitment to transparency, accountability and humanitarian principles, including provision of information about CARE’s advocacy activities to all stakeholders as advised by the Country Director.

The suitable candidate should have strong leadership, analysis and communication skills, be able to represent CARE effectively and drive its advocacy objectives among relevant stakeholders.

S/he will have strong understanding of operating context, humanitarian standards and principles and be passionate of the CARE’s vision and mission.

S/he will report to the Country Director and will work closely with, and be supported by the program team and advocacy and communication advisers from CARE USA headquarter and CARE International.

Key Responsibilities

Based on CARE Nigeria and LCB Sub-Regional Emergency Response Strategies and CARE International Humanitarian Strategy, develop advocacy and communications materials that protect the rights of the people we serve, focusing on women and girls and bringing positive change to their lives.

With the support of the Country Director, SMT and advocacy and communication advisors from CARE USA and CI, develop CO Advocacy and communication Strategies, reflecting evolution and realities of the local context and in line with the regional efforts.

Provide CARE USA and CARE International with information products in support of the advocacy and communication strategies.

Ensure representation of CARE Nigeria at policy/advocacy forums, including coordinating with other INGOs on the development of advocacy messages/materials aimed at producing a more effective response to key issues faced in Nigeria, including food security/nutrition, protection/GBV, humanitarian access, peace-building, and humanitarian architecture and response in-country.

Participate in the development of project proposals to ensure that potential advocacy issues are identified and included in program design and implementation approaches.

Gather information and develop policy positions and briefing papers for public and internal use, strengthening evidence-based advocacy and contributing to organizational learning.

Analysis of filed information and using them to inform key stakeholders on evolving humanitarian situation in NE Nigeria.

Using data and information generated to develop key messages, positions and talking points to guide discussions on the humanitarian situation affecting the people in Nigeria.

With support of the program team, design and develop an annual report of CARE Nigeria activities and program around the country.

Coordinate efforts to increase CARE Nigeria visibility and online presence through a Website, pamphlets, Facebook, Twitter and other relevant social media.

Prepare and disseminate press releases, updates, photos features or human-interest stories – primarily for distribution externally (e.g. the media or other agencies, for CI members’ communications). This activity will include visits to CARE’s field offices to conduct interviews, gather observations and take photographs and record videos.

Serve as focal point on all media matters and respond to, prioritize and co-ordinate media and CI requests and support the Country Director and SMT in all internal and external communications activities. This will include development of articles; columns, and materials for use with stakeholders

Contributing to program quality efforts, by the capacity of local staff on advocacy and communications through sustained communication and sharing of CARE policies and standards, and integrating advocacy objectives within the operational and programmatic objectives;

Forster partnerships with local partners on humanitarian advocacy, strengthening collaboration with women rights networks and CBOs and continuously update staff and partners on evolving advocacy issues to enhance conceptual clarity and awareness of CARE and others’ best practices in policy and advocacy programming.

Minimum of 5 to 7 years’ experience providing strategic advocacy and communication leadership; with focus on Policy analysis; research and advocacy; institutional capacity building for civil society and governance

Admin Officer

Job Summary

The Administrative Officer’s overall responsibility is to ensure the day to day running of the main office administration in an efficient and cost effective manner while keeping in mind legal considerations, CARE’s policies/procedures and donor requirements where necessary.

Ensure effective admin support to CARE Programs.

Reporting to the HR and Admin Manager, s/he is directly in charge of estate, utilities, security, cleaning and supervision of support staff.

The incumbent will provide support and answers to questions related to administration, counsel and advice, and deal with customers with maturity, tact and diplomacy.

S/he will also prepare and manage supplies, contracts/support issues for the main office.

Ensure that new vehicles are correctly registered, insured, etc. and initiate the process of renewal of documentation as required and keep a records of annual fleet renewal documentation and process renewals accordingly;

Analyze data on vehicle use and cost, submit a monthly report to the HR & Admin Manager on a monthly, weekly or as and when required for management;

Provide adequate information on fleet with appropriate recommendations for maintenance and renewal of the fleet;

Ensure timely renewal of Care’s certification/permits in the country;

Implement tools and systems for smooth and efficient administrative processes for all care Nigeria offices and international functions hosted in the country;

Supervise maintenance of CARE’s filing system and ensure that all necessary files are well-classified and kept in order.

Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum of First degree in Administration, Management or Business or equivalent experience or a combination of education and work experience

Admin Assistant (Secretary)

Job Summary

As part of the CARE administration team, the Admin Assistant position undertakes and completes all administration tasks and requirements, provides support to staff, to programs, and to implement administration team projects.

The position will report to the Admin Officer but will support the CARE management team as well.

Key Responsibilities

Answering telephone, taking the messages, greeting guests, handling inwards and outgoing mail and faxes, making international phone calls and make sure of recording all the mails & faxes in daily record books